Chalkboard Presentation

Are we better together?

Argumentative essay

planning our outline

overview

You will compose an argumentative writing project centered around the unit inquiry question, Are we better together? You will plan and submit part of your project outline today and continue to work on developing your evidence, counterclaim, and rebuttal throughout the remainder of the unit.

index

Goal

Steps for Writing

argument

claim

reasons

evidence

counterargument

rebuttal

outline

10

paragraph 1

11

paragraph 2

12

paragraph 3

13

paragraph 4

14

today's submission

15

due today

GOal of this assessment:

At the end of the unit, you will submit either an essay or a presentation slide deck. Both projects require the same basic elements. They are simply alternative methods of presenting your argument.

steps of writing an argument

step 1: Make a Claim

step 2: Develop reasons and submit a very basic outline.

step 3: Collect evidence to support your claim.

step 4: Address the counterargument & rebuttal.

step 5: Create a strong introduction and conclusion.

step 6: Revise and submit!

Review the terms:argument/topic

An argument is a set of reasons, statements, or facts that support a point of view.

Review the terms:claim/thesis

A claim is a stance, or a clear position, about an issue.

Review the terms:reasons

Reasons are a large number and a wide range of justifications that defend an argument's claim.

Review the terms:evidence

Evidence includes facts, statistics, and supporting details that defend an argument's reasons and claim.

Review the terms:counterargument

A counterargument is the anticipated argument of the opposing side.

Review the terms:rebuttal

A rebuttal involves proving why the opposing side is incorrect.

Outline

An informal essay outline uses graphic shapes like ovals, triangles, and squares to organize ideas.

There are different types of outlines used for writing. The outline you are using for this project is an informal essay outline.

PAragraph 1

Paragraph 1 Your introductory paragraph should have the following: the hook: grab your reader's attention; background information; and, the thesis or claim: the claim you are making.

PAragraph 2

Paragraph 2 The second paragraph is the support paragraph. There should be two reasons with supporting evidence. Your supporting evidence should: clarify details; define information; and prove the main idea.

PAragraph 3

Paragraph 3 The third paragraph is for your counterargument. This gives your reader or audience the knowledge of an idea that is opposite to your position. Be sure to use a transition word such as 'however' or 'although'. A transition word will signify why your position is more correct.

PAragraph 4

Paragraph 4 In the concluding paragraph, you will tie your ideas together. You will want to: restate the claim; give a brief summary; and give a final thought.

TOday's Submission: outline

the claim

the first reason

the second reason

Write out another strong reason to support your claim.

Write one strong reason to support your claim.

First, write down your claim to the question: Are We Better Together?This could be what you orginially wrote or a revised thought/claim.

due today:

Outline in ELA notebook and submitted into Edio OR in class notebook online

A reminder...

This IS graded! Make sure you are writing/spelling correctly, you take clear photos when you are uploading it, and you really think out your responses as you will be going back to this later to add on.